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Ricky Whittle cast as Shadow Moon in “American Gods”

Starz and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) announced today that Ricky Whittle (“The 100,” “Austenland”) has been cast as Shadow Moon in the upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed contemporary fantasy novel, American Gods. The series will begin shooting in April. Neil Gaiman said, “I’m thrilled that Ricky has been cast as Shadow. His auditions were remarkable. The process of

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Binary System Podcast #23 – Return of The X-Files

You can listen to this episode on our Binary System Podcast channel at Anchor.fm! It’s another week and still no Night Vale, but that’s okay because we’ve got X-Files! The twins break down the first episode of the new X-Files series, with all the conspiracies, explosions, and the complete lack of anybody making out with anybody

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Review – Rainbow Children: The Art of Camilla d’Errico

Camilla d’Errico is a world-renowned painter, illustrator, comic artist, and clothing designer. This gorgeous hardcover compilation of her artwork is the perfect addition to the collection of anyone that appreciates manga-inspired fine art. Click the jump for preview pages and a review of Rainbow Children: The Art of Camilla d’Errico.

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Lost in Sci-Fi: Episode 1: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

You can listen to this episode on our Lost In Sci-Fi channel at Anchor.fm! It’s time to get Lost in Sci-Fi with Leland and Elizabeth. And with their first episode of their new podcast they dive deep into the biggest movie of 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakens! It’s all anyone who’s anyone is talking

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Review: X’s for Eyes

“I, for one, have no interest in being tortured, imprisoned, or experimented on. Again.” The story begins in a school for assassins in the Himalayas, so at first it looks like this will be a tale of deprivation and physical training. But then it switches to two brothers leaving the temple for their summer vacation, looking

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Review: China Miéville’s This Census-Taker

From what I’ve read of China Miéville, I honestly think he likes to mess with us. He’ll confuse us, disturb us, and generally toy with us, promising things that he has no intention of delivering. And his writing is so good we’ll just take it and ask for more. Click the jump for a review

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Review – Transformers #49

Conquerors: Conclusion! The most dramatic action ever taken by an Autobot sets the stage for next month’s mammoth issue 50. Earth and Cybertron. Optimus Prime and Galvatron. Soundwave and Cosmos.  It all comes together at four billion miles an hour. Click the jump for a review of Transformers #49.

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Review: The Last Cyclops

Late last year Sarah Goodnow Riley-Land released The Last Cyclops as a small zine. It’s been described as a “folk art comic,” and that seems appropriate: it’s quirky and original, both in the art and the storytelling, with a refreshingly straightforward style. Also for the next few days it’s available digitally for free, and you should check it out.

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